Pearl Harbor January 28, 2017 Pearl Harbor Navy salvage diver dies at 103 Ken Hartle, who as a Navy diver during World War II had the grim task of retrieving bodies from ships sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 103.
Heroism January 15, 2017 Purple Heart spotted on airport baggage claim belt finds its family A Purple Heart spinning around on a baggage claim at a California airport caught the attention of a veteran, sparking a social media campaign that finally got the medal to the hero's family on Tuesday.
Veterans January 12, 2017 Yes to Yogi: Online petition for Berra Congressional Medal of Freedom reaches milestone An online petition to get Yogi Berra the Congressional Medal of Freedom passed a major milestone Monday night, achieving the 100,000 signatures required to force a decision by the White House with fewer than two hours to spare.
Veterans January 12, 2017 Yes to Yogi: Online petition for Berra Congressional Medal of Freedom reaches milestone An online petition to get Yogi Berra the Congressional Medal of Freedom passed a major milestone Monday night, achieving the 100,000 signatures required to force a decision by the White House with fewer than two hours to spare.
Honors January 12, 2017 Eagle Scout brings back WWII devotional, making forgotten book a Pentagon best seller When Evan Hunsberger was 13 back in 1999, his grandfather -- who served in both World War II and the Korean conflict --suffered a stroke and was placed into a nursing home. His grandmother was cleaning out the house and was about to throw away a book that the former soldier carried with him throughout his travels called “Strength for Service to God and Country.” Knowing that the book had provided his grandfather comfort many times while fighting in the theater of war, the young man was inspired to take on a public service project during his time as an Eagle Scout.
Pearl Harbor December 27, 2016 Obama, Japanese PM Abe to seek reconciliation at Pearl Harbor Putting 75 years of resentment behind them, the leaders of the United States and Japan are coming together at Pearl Harbor for a historic pilgrimage to the site where the bloodshed of surprise attacks thrust America into World War II.
Honors December 22, 2016 WWII veteran's stolen Purple Heart mysteriously reappears A Massachusetts man says his father's World War II Purple Heart stolen earlier this year has been returned, perhaps by a thief who had an "attack of conscience."
Army December 13, 2016 Pearl Harbor survivor, greeter at memorial dies at age 99 An Army veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into World War II and later volunteered at the historic site has died at age 99.
Honors December 13, 2016 National Guard celebrates its 380th birthday The National Guard celebrated its 380th birthday Tuesday with a series of special events across the country and overseas.
Pearl Harbor December 8, 2016 'Never took a knee': US admiral calls out Colin Kaepernick for Anthem protest Decorated U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris called out quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other athletes taking a knee for the national anthem in protest during his remarks honoring the anniversary on the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor December 7, 2016 Pearl Harbor @ 75: Seven incredible things that happened after the attack It was still a peaceful morning on December 7, 1941 when the news came in from across the Pacific that Japanese aircraft had bombed Pearl Harbor.